AYOUS Wood

About

Ayous or Obeche is a light-coloured African hardwood primarily found in Central West Africa, in and around Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It has a pale yellow heartwood and lighter sapwood. Ribbon-like stripes commonly appear on quartersawn surfaces. Despite being a hardwood, it is not very strong, hard or durable, but it is available easily, is relatively inexpensive and very easy to work with, which makes it a popular choice in its native regions.

Description

Obeche or Ayous is a popular lumber in and around its native region of Central West Africa, but it is also commonly exported to and used in many other countries, including the UK, the US, Canada, UAE, and more. The applications of Ayous range from veneer and plywood to basic construction elements such as beams and planks. It is also used for making interior furniture and interior millwork, cabinetry, etc. As a light-coloured lumber with good workability, it is also commonly used for carving. It is also sometimes used as a tonewood in electric guitars.